With the automatic control, the flaps or sliders in poultry houses can be opened and closed automatically. The automatic chicken door features several functions for opening and closing the slider: daylight-dependent control with a light sensor and time-dependent control, which can differentiate between weekdays and weekends. There is a manual control on the device or via a connected button. The automatic chicken door is equipped with safety features. A time delay of the light signal can prevent unwanted opening during lightning. If the slider encounters resistance from an animal while closing, the process is stopped and then repeated. The poultry quickly adapts to the times when they need to return to the coop. The control is managed by an integrated motor and pulley system.